Karaka 2026 - Book 2

ARMORY (IRE) (Bay 2017-Stud 2022). Joint Champion 3YO in Europe in 2020 (Int.). 5 wins-3 at 2-7f to 10½f, Curragh Futurity S., Gr.2, Chester Huxley S., Gr.2, Curragh Royal Whip S., Gr.3, 2d MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, Curragh National S., Gr.1, ParisLongchamp Critérium International, Gr.1, 3d Royal Ascot Prince of Wales's S., Gr.1. Half-brother to SW Subsequent. Sire of Silhouette, etc. His oldest progeny are 2YOs.

1st dam

OH DEE JAY, by O'Reilly. Unraced. Half-sister to Coachella. This is her fifth foal. Her fourth foal is a 2YO. Her third foal is an unraced 3YO. Dam of two foals to race, inc:-

Magnifique (g by Charm Spirit). 3 wins from only 4 starts at 1000m, 1200m, HK$2,389,200, in 2024-25, HKJC Chow Silver Plate H., Para Athletics H.

2nd dam

D J LIGHTNING, by Doneraile Court. 2 wins at 2 at 5½f, 6f, Meadowlands Prom S., L, 3d Aqueduct Xtra Heat S., L. Dam of 9 foals, 8 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

Coachella (Mastercraftsman). 3 wins 1050m to 1506m, NZ$12,600, A$93,520, SAJC Penna Michael Accountants H., 2d SAJC Myer Fashion Trophy H., Sportingbet H., Melbourne Cup Live Racing H., WRC Phil Cataldo Bloodstock H., 3d VRC Lexus Hybrid P., L. Dam of 3 winners-

Cosy Corner. 3 wins at 1000m, 1200m, A$247,700, to 2024-25, ATC James Squire H., 2d ATC TAB H., 3d ATC Asahi Super Dry H.

3rd dam

COZY LADY, by Grindstone. Unraced. Half-sister to BRAARI (dam of SHAARD), SPECIAL MOVES (dam of SAFE PLAY, TIGHT SPIN), SPECIAL ALERT (dam of RESERVE YOUR HEART), CONSENT, Saudi Desert, Comfort Zone (dam of THE PAMPLEMOUSSE, AMERICAN LADY), Max's Sister (dam of ALL BAR ONE), Wilshewed (dam of STORMELLO, MY BEST BROTHER, GALA AWARD, CHERRY LODGE), Plucky Maid (dam of SUMMER RAINBOW). Dam of 6 named foals, all raced, 5 winners, inc:-

D J LIGHTNING (Doneraile Court). 2 wins. See above.

4th dam

SO COZY, by Lyphard. 2 wins at 2, Suffolk Downs Priscilla S., L. Half-sister to SPECIAL POWER, Wezzo. Dam of 14 foals, 11 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

CONSENT (Clever Trick). 24 wins-3 at 2, US$203,856, Monmouth Talc S., L.

BRAARI (Gulch). 3 wins at 2 at 6f, Ayr Firth of Clyde S., L. Producer.

SPECIAL MOVES (Forty Niner). 5 wins 5½f to 7f, Belmont Drumtop H., L.

SPECIAL ALERT (Gulch). 7 wins-2 at 2-at 4½f, 6f, Birmingham (USA) Azalea S., L, Jasmine S., L, 2d Turfway Park Clipsetta S., L. Producer.

Max's Sister. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 6f in U.S.A. Dam of 2 winners-

ALL BAR ONE (Hennessy). 9 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$548,750, QTC Sir Byrne Hart S., Gr.2, MRC WJ Adams S., L. Sire.

Wilshewed. Placed at 3 in U.S.A. Dam of 8 winners-

STORMELLO (Stormy Atlantic). 3 wins at 2 at 6f, 8½f, Hollywood Futurity, Gr.1, Santa Anita Norfolk S., Gr.2, 2d Gulfstream Park Fountain of Youth S., Gr.2, 3d Belmont Woody Stephens S., Gr.2. Sire.

MY BEST BROTHER (Stormy Atlantic). 4 wins-3 in succession-6f to 9f, US$363,392, Del Mar Derby, Gr.2, Del Mar Oceanside S., L. Sire.